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Happiness Is Finding Your People: A Friendship Card
There are some cards that just make me smile, and this one is definitely one of them. I love when a card can feel cheerful and detailed without becoming complicated, and that was the goal behind this friendship card. The combination of the sweet Stars Hollow Clear Stamp Set from C. C. Designs, colorful pattern paper, and a simple layered layout gave me plenty of personality to work with. Instead of starting with a complicated technique, I focused on how the different elements

Rick Adkins
Sep 28


How to Create a Layered Halloween Card with a Corner Flap Gate Fold
I love a fun fold that looks more complicated than it really is, and this Corner Flap Gate Fold definitely falls into that category. For this Halloween card, I wanted the fold itself to be part of the design rather than simply a different way to open the card. The combination of the deep Galaxy pattern paper, the little Halloween cat, and the cluster of cotton flowers creates a card with plenty of visual interest before you even open it.

Rick Adkins
Sep 26


Small Town Big Stories: Create a Storytelling Scene Card
There’s something I really enjoy about a good scene card: it gives the recipient a little story to discover. Instead of simply placing a stamped image on a card front, you can combine characters, a setting, color, and a sentiment to create a moment that feels like it could belong in a much bigger story. That was the idea behind this card for the new C. C. Designs release and today’s Cards, Coffee, and Stars Hollow Instagram Hop. I wanted these two characters to feel like they

Rick Adkins
Sep 26


A Little Boo Goes a Long Way: Clean and Simple Halloween Card
I love a card that proves you don’t need a complicated layout to make a big impression. This clean and simple Halloween card started with that idea: let a few well-chosen stamped images, bright coloring, and a little bit of scoring do the work. The result is a playful Halloween scene that feels finished without adding layers and embellishments just for the sake of adding them.

Rick Adkins
Sep 24


What Happens When Fall Stamps Meet a Spooky Halloween Background?
One of my favorite parts of making seasonal cards is finding ways to use familiar images in a slightly unexpected way. For this Halloween card, I wanted to move beyond the traditional orange-and-black color combination and create something that felt spooky without being overly dark. The result combines fall imagery, a starry background, bold pattern paper, and a sweet little Halloween character for a card that has plenty of detail while still feeling clean and layered.

Rick Adkins
Sep 13


From Stamped Images to Spooky Scene: A Halloween Card
Halloween cards are one of my favorite places to play with atmosphere. You can take a handful of stamped images, add some color and ink, and suddenly you have a little world happening on the front of a card. That was exactly the idea behind this Halloween card featuring the ghostly cat, potion bottles, mushrooms, moon, and stars from The Rabbit Hole Designs. Rather than trying to make every image the star of the show, I wanted to create a scene with a clear focal point and a

Rick Adkins
Sep 4


How to Create a Handmade Teacher Card with Pattern Paper and Watercoloring
There’s something especially meaningful about creating a handmade teacher appreciation card. Teachers pour so much of themselves into the people around them, and I always love making cards that feel cheerful, encouraging, and full of personality for them. When I sat down to create this card, I wanted it to have a playful classroom feel while still keeping the design polished and easy to recreate with supplies many cardmakers already have in their stash.

Rick Adkins
May 28


Scrappy Boy Stamps Friends Forever Birthday Card Tutorial
There’s something so fun about creating a card that instantly tells a story the moment someone sees it. Scene cards have always been one of my favorite styles because they give you the chance to combine coloring, stamping, and layout design into one finished project that feels playful and full of personality. For this birthday card, I wanted to create a bright and cheerful scene with a cozy coffee shop vibe while still keeping the overall design easy to recreate with supplies

Rick Adkins
May 12


Mother’s Day Card with The Rabbit Hole Designs Paisley Bandana Layering Stencils
There’s something about soft florals and delicate background patterns that always feels perfect for Mother’s Day cards. I wanted this card to have a clean and layered look while still feeling warm and detailed, so I focused on combining a subtle stenciled background with a brightly colored floral image. Sometimes a card only needs one strong focal point and a little supporting texture to feel complete, and this design was a good reminder of that.

Rick Adkins
May 10


Create Your Own UNIQUE Custom Backgrounds with Stencils
One of my favorite ways to keep cards clean yet interesting is by layering stencils to create something completely custom—and this card is a perfect example of how fun that can be. I started with the Torn Paper 4 x 8 Stencil from The Rabbit Hole Designs , lightly tracing the shape onto white cardstock before adding color around the outside of the design. After lining the stencil back up and masking off the colored areas, I layered the Oh Duck 6 x 6 Stencil right over the to

Rick Adkins
Dec 19, 2025


Christmas Ducks: A Sweet Stenciled Background + Simple Design
There’s just something about quirky holiday cards that makes me smile, and today’s project definitely falls into that category. I’ve been on a clean and simple kick lately, especially for Christmas cards, and this sweet little design came together after I pulled out the Ducks in a Row Stamps & Die Bundle from The Rabbit Hole Designs. I paired it with the Oh Duck Stencil and the Holiday Background Builder Stencil , and before I knew it, I had a festive flock of ducks wearing

Rick Adkins
Nov 14, 2025


Cute Enough to Yodel AT: Prost! Stamp Set | The Rabbit Hole Designs
Some cards just make you smile the whole time you’re creating them, and this one was definitely one of those projects. I knew the Prost!...

Rick Adkins
Sep 19, 2025


Mele Kalikimaka with Ducks in a Row | A Fun Holiday Card with a Tropical Twist
The holidays always spark so much creativity in my craft room, and I love finding ways to put a playful spin on classic Christmas themes....

Rick Adkins
Sep 18, 2025


Cute Little Feliz Dia De Los Muertos Card Idea with Ducks In a Row Bundle | The Rabbit Hole Designs
Every now and then, I love stepping outside of the traditional holiday card themes and creating something that feels fresh, fun, and a...

Rick Adkins
Sep 5, 2025


Fun Birthday Card with Ducks in a Row Bundle and Oh Duck Stencil | The Rabbit Hole Designs
Birthdays always call for something fun, playful, and just a little unexpected, don’t they? That was exactly the inspiration behind...

Rick Adkins
Aug 21, 2025


Quack Quack Get Well Soon Card | The Rabbit Hole Designs | August New Release
When it comes to get well cards, I’ve always found that they can sometimes feel a little too serious. Of course, we want to show care and...

Rick Adkins
Aug 16, 2025


You Are a Blessing Card: My Favorite Things | Fall For You Stamp Set
Hello, crafty friends! With fall in full swing, I couldn’t resist creating a card that captures the warm, cozy feeling of autumn leaves...

Rick Adkins
Nov 7, 2024


Thank You Fairy Card
Creating a card that captures both the whimsical and heartfelt aspects of gratitude is always a joy. Today, I want to share a project...

Rick Adkins
Aug 25, 2024


It's Your Day To Celebrate: Clean & Simple Birthday Card Idea!
Hello, lovely crafters! Today, I'm thrilled to share with you a delightful and easy-to-make birthday card that is sure to bring a smile...

Rick Adkins
Aug 23, 2024


Don't Worry I Ate The Candles: Ate the Candles 3 x 4 Stamp Set | Penny Black
If there's one thing that never fails to bring a smile to my face, it's a card featuring an adorable, mischievous pet. There's something...

Rick Adkins
Aug 20, 2024
